KS1 History – William the Conqueror & Norman Castles – Lesson 2 – Local History Study

KS1 History & Geography - A Local Study (Complete Term 1 Cross-Curricular Bundle)

A complete, ready-to-teach cross-curricular unit for KS1 combining History and Geography through the theme “A Local Study.” Perfect for Term 1, this bundle builds children’s understanding of their community, local landmarks, and maps while developing enquiry, vocabulary, and creative skills. Included: 🗺️ Geography (5 Lessons) 1️⃣ The United Kingdom – countries & seas 2️⃣ Village, Town, City – comparing settlements 3️⃣ Human & Physical Features – interactive “Stand Left / Stand Right” game 4️⃣ Fieldwork – spotting features around school 5️⃣ Treasure Map of the School – using keys & symbols 🏰 History (4 Lessons) 1️⃣ Castles vs Palaces and 3 types of castle/ 2️⃣ William the Conqueror and the first Castles. 3️⃣ Our local castle then and now 4️⃣ Famous castles in the UK. Each lesson includes: Editable slideshow (PowerPoint/pdf) Step-by-step lesson plan (pdf) Differentiated worksheets and activities Word banks, sentence stems & assessment points Why teachers love it: Fully editable and adaptable for any UK location No-prep structure – print & teach Combines fieldwork, map skills, local history & community identity Aligned with KS1 National Curriculum objectives for: Geographical Skills & Fieldwork Human & Physical Geography Significant Historical Events & Places in the Locality Perfect for: Autumn 1 topic planning, mixed Year 1/2 classes, or schools wanting cohesive local study coverage.